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Middletown transcript., 1887-12-08
MIDDLETQ.,W,N,
.waltsr. Delegates to Statt

waller. Delegates to State~-"@.
1aent Captain Charles Corbit, Captain w.
w. Walter, T. W. Buckle alternates w.
ID. EccIes, Josepn a. Enos, Il. y. en-
ifngton.
Middletown transcript., 1887-12-08

Archimedes, the great mathematician
of old, said {" give me point on which to
rest my lever, and will move the
world" Had he lived in this age, he
would have said give me bottle of Has
sons Syrup OF Tar and / will cure any
case Of Coughs or Colds which can be pro-
duced. For sale at Bakers Pharmacy,
Odessa.
Middletown transcript., 1887-12-08
The Best Farm Land

in New Castle county, Del, and in
the adjoining counties of Cecil and
Kent in Maryland. The properties
are too many to admit of seperate
mention, but we call special attention
to ninety-six acres three miles from
Middletown, on the Levels" as be-
ing a very desirable piece of land.
Middletown transcript., 1887-12-08
IIsa Rrardon,s Teaberry Tooth Powder

Compieta line of New. Carpets for the
aail al wv. II. MooRE q Co.'S.
Middletown transcript., 1887-12-08
REAL ESTATE!

I desire to call the attention of
those seeking Investments in real
estate for homes or otherwise, to the
fact that I have for sale at prices to
suit the times some of
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upon the regular and standing committees
of the Senate. L: Is possible. though hardly
probable, that the majority side will be CON-
pleted to'morroW.
1t is said to-day that the Speaker will be able
10 announce the House Committees tefoie the
Christmas recess.
The reason why Senator Riddlebefgor did not
observe the usual custom yesterday and escnt
Senator Daniel to the desk of the Senate to be
s. orn in, was because he was not asked to do so
and wss not in his seat at the time.
Col Mosby left San Francisco on the 1st for this
city to prosecute his claim for the recovery OF fees
turned into the treasury, and is expected to az
rive on Saturday.
Senator Riddleberger is on the Senate repubil-
can caucus committee which arranges all the polti'
cal work of of the session. He has not yet de-
manded the scalps OF the Senate employees ap'
pointed by General Malone.
Most of the Virginia republicans IN Inc
House sit near each other, nearer the side than
the middle aisle, on the republican side. Mr.. hop
kins, the Independent from the Lynchburs dis
trict, sits on the democratic side.
Each of the Virginia members OF Congress, sen
atcrs as well as Representatives, was besieeed to
day by crowds of their constituents anxious u
secure their assistance in efforts to obtain employ
ment under the government.
Among the decisions rendered by the U. >. gu
preme Court yesterday was remarkable one u
the effect that selling liquor is not one OF Uni
rights of citizenship.
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Notes from Clarke.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gnzette.l
very handsome reception was given at
"Tuleries" the elegant residence of COL U.
l.. Boyce on Friday last, in compliment to
Mrs. Tyson, of Baltimore, who 10 visiting her
daughter, Mrs Tucker A large number of
guests were present and all regretted the
absence of the Colonel, who was unavoida-
bly, detained from home upon important rail-
road business HIS charming aud accom-.
plished wife, however, assisted by her aunt
the highly esteemed and well known Mrs.
Col. Tuley. admirably filed the place Of host
and hostess.
One of the handsomest and most complete
residences In the county is just being finish
ed for Mr.. Wm. G.. Conrad, at present of
Montana, containing all the modern i'm.
provements
Bishop Whittle visited this county re
Gently and confirmed class Of II at Mill.
wood. the result Of the earnest and success
ful forts of the Rev. DR.. Randolph McKim
athhis mission" during the past month.
The friends of Mrs. r. Hume Butcher,
who was recently injured by being thrown
from her carriage. will be glad to learn of
her rapid improvement.
The continued drought is the subject of
much comment among farmers. The search
ty of water is severely felt in many places
for stock
Mr.. Thos Burwell. who received an in.
jury recently to his eye while hunting, has
been TO Philadelphia and had the eye taken
out; he is doing well.
The many friends Of Hon. John s. Bar
bcur confidently look forward 10 his iecsiv.
ing the just reward of his services by a
unanimous election to the o. S. Senate.
Nj.
(YnrEe cnnnfn December :
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Nominations.

WASHINGTON. Dec 6-Tbe President has
sent The following nominations to the Sen
ate:
Lucius Q. c. Lamar, of Mississippi, 10 be
Associate Justice of The Supreme Court oil
the United States.
William F. Villas. of Wisconsin, to be Sec
rotary of the Interior.
Don NJ. Dickinson, of Michigan, to be
Postmaster General.
Charles s. Fairohild, of New York, 10 be
Secretary of the Treasury.
George L. Rives, of New York, to be AS.
sistant Secretary of State
Isaac H. Maynard, of New York, to be
Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury.
Sigourney Butler. of Massachusetts. to be
Second Comptroller of the Treasury.
james W. Hyatt, of Connecticut, to be
Treasurer Of the United States.
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NEWS OF THE EpAY.

James Brady, notorious young white
man, of Washington. was shot and seriously
wounded in the left breast by 90 unknown
negro last night.
John 0. Snyder, the waking wonder,
who was afflicted with an incurabie disease
which Kept MIN walking continually, died
yesterday at Mill Grove, led.
Virginia Robinson colored on trial at
Charlestown, W. Va, for killing colored
child, has been found guilty of murder in
the second degree and sentenced to ten years
in the peDitentiary.
Henry S. Ives says there is nothing il the
rumor that the Ives.Staynor deal for the
control OF the Vendaiia in the interest OF
tbs Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton road
had been consummated.
1t is reported that u duel is likely 10 be
fought between two well-kuown newspaper
men of New York city, Hermann Alexander,
of the New York Zeitung. and Alexander
Neumaun, of the Stats Zeitnng.
The republican national committee will
meet at the Arlington Hotel, in Washington,
on Thursday to select the city in which the
next republican convention is to be held.
The contest has narrowed down to four
cities Washington. Chicago, New York
and Philadelphia.
Elk Representative Thomas p. Ochiltree,
of Texas, who hs 3 taken up his domicile in
New York, will, it is said, be adopted by
Tammapy Hall and put up for Congress 10
one Of the city districts next autumn. Col.
O3hiltree has always since the war been q
republican.
Af or the GAzEITE's report Of the Cor.
gressionnl proceedings closed yesterday all
Of the democratic officers of the House OF
Representatives, nominated IN caucus on
Saturday night, were elected. The draw
ing for seats began in tho House after two
o'clock Mr.. Kelly and Mr.. Cox were given
their old seats.
At the meeting of toe Methodist ministers
in. Chicago yesterday Rev. DR.. John Viii.
hanson, pastor of the Michigan Avenue
Church, gave very queer experience. He
said,that yearago onaccouDt ofill health be
WIS obliged to take rest for year. This
weighed heavily Oh his mind, and he cried
to the Lord for assistance. In answer he
held sweet communion with God, who
assured him of speedy recovery. His ply
stefan recently informed him that he was
perfectly cured He attributes it to o di
rect divine interposition.
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The PETERSBURG NORMAL INSTITUTE
The board OF visitors of the Virginia Normal
and Collegiate Institute, of which John M.
Lengston is president, was in session yester.
day. Tho object of the meeting of the
board is twofold-ftst, 10 Investigate the
discipline of the college, which is not alto
gether what it should he, and also to iDves-
tigate the charges that have been preferred
against Langston by the entire faculty of the
institute. These charges were to the effect
that Langston cane near melting riot at
the college when sems OF the faculty un-
dertook to correct aone of the students for
INSTRUMENTATION. These chsrees were brought
to the attention ofthe State board OF ednca-
ton. An effort is being made to defeat
LaDgston's recollection next month. st which
lime his term Of office will expire. A few
days ago number OF The students went
oyer to Richmond and called on Governor
Lee ia the interest of Lsngs.on's re election.
Yesterday this action OF the students was
brought 10 the attention OF the board, which
caused quite an exciting ard strong de-
bate.
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CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, D. G.. Dec.
SENATE.

|
After the reading of the Journal the pre-
siding officer asked whether it was the
pleasure of the Senate to proceed with the
usual morning business.
| Mr.. Harris suggested that bills and memo
rails might be introduced and referred.
Mr.. Hoar opposed the proposition. stating
that it was an ancient custom OF the Senate
not to enter upon any ordinary business un-
til after hearing the Communication from
the President at the beginning of thu sea
sion That was mark of respect du.
from the legislative department of the gov
ernment to the executive. He therefore
moved a recess for half an hour.
The motion was agreed to-.
After the recess had been extended for
quarter of an hour longer,
Mr.. Morrill, reported that the joint com.
mittee, appointed to wait upon the Presi-
dent, had performed that duty and had been
informed that the President would lmnedi-
ately communicate with Congress in wri
ting.
Thersupon Mr.. o. L. Pruden, one oil the
Presidents secretaries. presented several
mes ages in writing; and the presiding off.
cer laid before the. Senate the Presidents
annual message.
Mr.. McCook, Secretary of the Senate, at
five minutes past one commenced the read
ing of the message.
The reading of the message was concluded
at halt-past one, when the Senate ad.
journed.
Mr.. Mills, of Texas, offered resolution
directing the Speaker to appoint the com
mittees on rules, accounts, enrolled bills and
mileage, each to consist of the same number
OF members as is provided for by the rules oil
the 49.h Congress and referring the rules of
the 40 h Congress to the committee on rules
when appointed. The resolution was
adopted
Mr.. Cox, of New York, chairman of The
committee appointed to wait upon the
President and inform him Of tho organizi
lion OF the House, reported that the com
mittee had performed lie duty, ard hat the
Presiden, would o,mmunicato with The
House forthwith.
number of amendments to the ruies
were submitted and referred.
A number of bills were presented. and at
1920 recess was taken uotii 1910 and
Subsequent recess until Lilo.
AT the expiration Of tie recess, the Presi
bar ofthe House with tie President g annual
mess age. After it had been read, the
House adjourned until Thursday.
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ALEX ANDRIA.
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 6.

THE FULL text of the decision rendered
BIZ the {. S. Supreme Court yesterday IN
the Virginia habeas corpus cases has not
been published. The court room was cro"c-
ed while it was being read, its delivery was
rather indistinct, and much of it could
therefore be heard only imperfectly. But
The impression Of some of those who listened
to it as attentively as possible, is that while
thu court decided that Virginia officer
could not be eploined by federal Court
from bringing suit against Virginia tax
psyer who had rendered Virginia coupons
in payment OF his taxes, to compel him 10
paw his taxes in money, for the reason that
the court is not presumed to know how
such suit would result, the question would
present an entirely different aspect if, after
Judgment, the officer should attempt to col
Iect its amount by levy on the Taxpayers
property To people not versed il the law
it seems strange that a man should be al
lowed to bring suit if be shall not DO al
lowed to collec: the judgment, but the forms,
s we'll as the principles of law, must be OF
served
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ACCORDING TO decision of the interstate
commerce commissioners, just rendered
there will be no more distinction on account
of color in railroad accommodation
Senator Reagan, the father of the
interstate commerce bill, when be shall
return to Texas next summer. will
probably, therefore, occupy the same berth
in tho sleeper that colored man slept in
the night before, or an under berth of n sec
ton In The upper ono Of which colored
man will he resting himself. 10 the mean
time it will cost just as much to send freight
a short as long distance.
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REPRESENTATIVE REED, the leader of the
republicans in the L. S. House OF Repre-
sertatives, says "a reduction Of duty causes
an increased revenue" Then by oil means
the tariff should be removed from sugar
rice, fuel, clothing, medicine, iron and tin
aud all the other prime necessarie5 OF life
and be reduced on many other things: for i
enough revenue can be collected by low
tariff to meet the expenses of the govern
ment, why impose high one, merely to
raise the price of tie products Of protected
American mar ufacturers. especially as ex
perience proves that such an one does no!
increase WAGES?
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THE LETTER Mrs. Jefferson Davis wrot

The LETTER Mrs. Jefferson Davis wrote
to those friends of her husband who intend
ed raising fund for the support of his fam:-
", thanking them, but requesting that the
idea be abandoned, and saying that if the
worst should come. the education she and
her daughter had received would enable
them to earn their own living is q model of
womanly grace and self respect, and reflects
honor upon eli her Southern sisters. SINH
lar instances have occurred before, but, uL-
fortunately for the benefit Of the example
to humanity. they are exceptions to the
rule
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence of the Ale1s. GAZETTE
WASHINGTON D. c.. Dec. 6. 1887.


WASHINGTON. D. c.. Dec. 6. 1887
The Presidents message WAS read in both
branches of Congress 10 day, 10 very atter-
tive houses, for rarity the members paying
IS much attention 10 It's reading as the PEG
pie in the crowded galleries. 1t was con-
fined solely to convincing argument IN
favor OF reducing or removing entirely the
tariff on raw material a0d the pecessaries OF
life. II also recommends the maintenance
of the internal revenue taxes, as they are
laid upon articles of luxury. The message
was comparatively short. TWAS eminently
satisfactory to very large majority of the
democratic members and to several republi-
cans, but could hardly have been so to the
democratic members from Firsi mia, az the
democratic platform of their State took d.
rectly opposite grounds on both the points
referred to; and WAS highly Objectionable TO
che democratic members from North Caro-
lima, on account of its support OF the Internal
revenue system. With these exceptions,
however, and the small Randall contin-
gent of Northern democrats. the message
was approved by all the democratic MEM
bers and by all the other democrats who
heard it read las
Mr.. Harry Smith, the old journal clerk OF
the House, hes been removed by Col. Clarke.
for the reason, the latter says, that he found
a better democrat to fill his place.
In the House to day Mr.. Mills, who occu-
pies Mr. Mor-ison's old seat, assumed the
roll of democratic leader on the hooF by
introducing resolution that the committee
ON rules be announced before any others
Ii is understood that committee will be
composed of Messrs Reed, Cox, Randall aud
the Speaker.
The decision of lhe U. s. Supreme Court
in the Virginia cases yesterday seems to be
highly gratifying to most of the Virginia
democrats at the Capitol to-day; but an old
and able one, said it would do the State
great harm. as it put off for an indefinite
time the settlement Of her seat.
The Speaker OF the House told friend
to-day that before he vacated the chair 10
allow the House to elect the committee On
elections, he would consult with the leading
members on both sides so that each side
might have time to selec. its own members
of that committee.
The caucus committees of both parties 10
the Senate held meetings this morning and
began their work of arranging representation
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A small boy of smithville, Ga, who had
often expressed desire to catch buzzard
was missed and, after he had been away all
day, was found in field, lying on the
ground and playing dead. "He said that he
was trying to make the buzzards think that
ne was really dead, so that they would come
near enough for him to catch them.
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BIRMINGHAM. Dec.
Rnrned TO Death.

ST.. PAUL, MINI, Dec. Ga Brairerd,
MINI, special to the Pioneer Press reports
that at Wright's station two children of o
family named Roberts, aged eight and ten,
were burned to death by the burning OF the
family residence. The mother escaped,
jumping from an upstairs window with a
babe 10 her arms The father was 30 badly
burned he may not recover
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COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Pled
mont Electric & Illuminating Co. sgainst Pster-
son S administrator. Parsed.
Robins against Armstrong. Gator e Co. Passed
Airline Turnpike and Drawbridge Co., Culpep-
er. Argued by John Nicely for appellants and
Judge L. B. Watts and g. Hstton for sppeees
Submitted.
Tait's executor against Central Lunatic Asy-
lum' Submitted.
Stovsll against Commonwealth. Submitted.
Rosenberg against Bowen Submitted.
Courtney against Bea!e: Jones and wife against
Degge; Hodgson against Terkns; Lee against
Hill; Stone against Lewiss administrator. Sent
to foot of docket.
G. Hatton, esq, was allowed to practice as coun-
sci in this Court
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THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE is q strong and
earnest appeal to the representatives of the people
to repeal or reduce the tariff Oh the primo neces-
sares of life and on the raw material of manntAc-
lures 1t is hoped. for the good of the country,
that his appeal may not be without effect. He
Also and very wisely, opposes the famous Roam
oke platform in another essential particular, by
urging the continuance Of The internal revenue
systnm
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Adam the goodliest man of men since
born" still could not be called exactly EN-.
yiable, for when he titled the ground in the
dewy twilight and caught sharp touch
of rheumatism. be had no Salvation Oil
for his cure, and no twenty-five cents to
try it.
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BALTIMORE Hoe MARKET Dec. 5.-There is
an increase in the numbers over the offerings Of
last week, and their quality is Of as good an aver
age az it was then. Trade is fair generally
through all the yaids at sn Improvement of &c
per Id. We now quote 1t 6A274c per lb net
rough Hogs sold LIVER. Receipts 1865 head
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NEW YoRK, Dec. Cotton dull; upands
Flour steady and quiet. Wheat a.aIc lower.
Corn %aa1Hsc lower. Pork firm at SIS 5OA15 70
old mess Pork firm at S14 50a14 rs. Lard weak
er at ST So.
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GEoRGErowN CATTLE MARKET. Dec. 5-2O3
Cattle were offered and sid as follows Best 80.
4ci good 3'sa3ssc; medium 3a3ls:. and co@.
mon 2iaa3c. number Of Sheep anG Lambs were
offered which So,d a. 'Sa3c for the former, and
at iaa5aic for the latter Calves 5.bs6bc 25
Cove and Calves btnnght $3.50 NIarket aood
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CHICAGO, Dec G, IL a. m-Tbe lesajpp fl,
lures are now quoted as follows; Nav Wheat
e4Se May Corn 647s May Oats 931bq33e.; Jan
Pork S14 SO; Jan Lard 81 50a7 52b.
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A Challenge.

BosToN, Dec. 6.-Patsy Shepherd has re-
ceived the following cablegram from Fred
erick Normansell and John Dexter, of Biz
mingham, England. who were the hackers
of Jem Carney in his last winning battle
against Jacob Hyams:
BIRMINGHAM. Dec 5
We will match Jem Carney to fight Nc
Auliife in Great Britain or on the continent,
and will bet $4,000 against 81 900 and give
McAulfle e200 for expenses. Send articles
By next mail to London Sportsman.
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MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

| NEW YoRK, Dec. 6.-The opening of the stock
market this morning was rather heavy, most
stocks being from ls to IS per cent. below the
closing prices of last evening. The market was
moderately active Richmond and West Point be-
! ing prominent. Prices were somewhat irregular
In the early dealings, but the entire list soon be-
came strong, the declines from the opening figures
being for Insignificant fractions only. Richmond
and West Point advanced 3. and the remainder
smaller fractions. Late in the hour business again
weakened and portion Of the advance was lost.
At IL o'clock the market was quiet and heavy q
irregular changes Of small fractions from T. "a
opening figures. Money easy at 4a5.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 6.-virgnia Ca consulii lat,i
As; last due coupons G4l.; now g., 65ss 1910.
80 bid day
ALEXANDRA MARSET December 6.-Ths
Flour markets are firm and without ew features;
while there Is good supply Offering, neither
miiers nor holders of large stocks are max ing any
effort to sell except at the recent advance Wheat
Is rather more quiet but strong, with brisk home
demand for choice samples; sales to-day of 1860
bushels Of damaged to good lots inone prime i
from ~ to 95. Corn is fairly active and about
lie higher. Rye and Oats are scarce none have
been received on Change for day or two past
Eggs Butter and other produce are coming in.
more freely and prices are we'll sustained
BALTIMORE, Dec G.-Cotton steady al quiet;
middliug 10l3. Flour steady, firm and fairly
active. Wheat-Southern higher; red $500;
amber 9oa92; Western lower, closing quiet Mo-
S7aS74. Fob S9AaS91a May 94a94ss. Corn
Southern higher and firm; white 55a67 yellow
55a57 Western lower closing dull mixed spot
57Aa5719 Jan 59aa5Sla; Feb 59b asked
steamer 55%i bid. Qats higher and firm South.
ern and Pennsylvania 34a3S; Western white 37a
80; do mixed 35a36 Rye eteady and firm al 81
a63 Provisions firm and quiet. Coffee steady
Bio cargoes ordinary to fair 17lha18. Whiskey
steady at 81 14a1 49, Other articles unchanSec1
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Clarke county, December 5.
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BALTIMORE, Dec. 6.-yirgnis Ca consula !at.l
as; last due coupons SAX. now g. 65ss 1910.
80 bid day